The Third Time-This Is the Current [Scholar] Advancement Task (Continued)

Adrian nodded and said solemnly, "That's right. This is the supreme great Straw Hat that once accompanied the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, throughout his legendary life!"

"How does this brat have the right to wear Roger's hat?!"

Indignant, Golden Lion immediately reached out toward Shanks.

But in his soul state, he couldn't even touch Oto or Kogarashi, let alone take that supreme great Straw Hat off Shanks.

"Shanks was once a member of the Roger Pirates, too." Adrian spoke with perfect calm. "Roger personally placed this Straw Hat on Shanks's head before disbanding the crew."

In certain places, Adrian deliberately emphasized his tone.

"As a top Great Pirate yourself, I'm sure you understand what Roger meant, right?"

Golden Lion turned his head toward Adrian, his pupils shrinking slightly.

He turned back to Shanks, his tone complicated. "In other words, this brat is Roger's successor?"

"That's right! Exactly!"

Adrian spoke with considerable delight.

Shanks, you helped me create a Float-Float Fruit through this metaphysical nonsense, so I'll return the favor with a Great Swordmaster senior who uses Two-Sword Style!

Don't mention it!

"This is the successor personally chosen by Roger, and he inherited Roger's ideals and spirit as well." Adrian said, "Before I met Shanks, he was preparing to wander through the Four Blues, gather crew members, and form his own pirate crew."

Adrian had even thrown in a not-so-small spoiler.

"Straw Hat Boy's dream has always been to become the freest person on the sea!"

"That's right!"

Golden Lion nodded with great seriousness.

"No wonder he's Roger's successor!"

"???"

Adrian looked at Golden Lion, unable to understand.

What I'm talking about right now concerns Shanks's personal actions, doesn't it?

How did you elevate it to Roger's level again?

Could it be...

Read as Golden Lion.

*Written as a golden-haired